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Easy No-Sugar Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe Perfect for Healthy Breakfasts

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A quick and easy no-sugar jam combining fresh strawberries and rhubarb, naturally sweetened and thickened with chia seeds, perfect for a healthy breakfast spread.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved if large (fresh or frozen; fresh is best)
  • 2 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Natural sweetener (optional) such as stevia, monk fruit, or 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Rinse the strawberries and rhubarb well. Hull and halve large strawberries. Chop rhubarb into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Place rhubarb and 1/4 cup water in a medium-sized heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the rhubarb softens and begins to break down, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in strawberries and lemon juice. Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer, about 3 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens slightly. Lower heat and stir more often if it starts sticking.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds and vanilla extract. Let the jam sit for 10 minutes to thicken as it cools.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding natural sweetener if desired. Stir well.
  7. Transfer jam to clean jars or containers. Let cool completely at room temperature before sealing and refrigerating. Keeps up to two weeks in the fridge.

Notes

Use low heat and stir frequently to prevent burning. Lemon juice helps natural pectin release and keeps color bright. Chia seeds thicken jam naturally without gelatin or added pectin. Store refrigerated and use within two weeks. For smoother texture, mash fruit during cooking or strain after cooking.

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